Chapter 272: The dignity of the 272 families
Chapter 272 of "Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return" kicks off with: "Dad, is the task this time very dangerous?" Han Yan asked straightforwardly."It is not necessarily... Continue reading!
"Dad, is the task this time very dangerous?" Han Yan asked straightforwardly.
"It is not necessarily dangerous, but it might be somewhat difficult," Mu Ruiâan replied.
"Oh?" Han Yan looked at her father doubtfully.
"Are you wondering why we sent you youngsters instead of the elders?" Mu Ruiâan asked.
"Yes, our abilities are obviously not comparable to those of Fourth Uncle Zi Qing. Going there might not be helpful; it should be the uncles who go," Han Yan candidly said.
"Youâre right, but we cannot go," Mu Ruiâan stated.
"Why?" Han Yan asked, puzzled.
"Because Xiushui City is the Yan Familyâs territory," Mu Ruiâan answered.
"The Yan Family... Dad, do you mean the Yan Family from Shanyang City, which is also from the Capital?" Han Yan thought for a moment and blurted out.
The Capitalâs Yan Family, deeply rooted for millennia, whose strength was on par with the Mu Family, also extended to the branch in Shanyang City. Their status was indeed very similar to the Yan Family in Heishi City.
Since Xiushui City was not far from Shanyang City, Han Yan quickly thought of this Yan Family.
"Yes, outsiders only know that the Shanyang City Lord is a member of the Yan Family, but few know that Xiushui City is also Yan territory, and it is where the Yan Family originated. Our Mu Family has a decree forbidding any member from setting foot in Xiushui City; anyone who does must bear the consequences of life and death alone, as the family will not intervene," Mu Ruiâan spoke seriously.
"Is there such a decree? Why havenât I heard of it?" Han Yan asked doubtfully.
"Because this decree was just sent from the Capitalâs Zong Family," Mu Ruiâan said, forcing a smile.
"Why is there such a decree? Did our Capitalâs Zong Family have a fallout with the Yan Family?" Han Yan curiously asked.
Speaking of which, the major families in the Capital had been covertly competing for over ten thousand years, but outright conflicts were rare. This sudden order meant that the situation might have escalated seriously.
"Who should I ask if you ask me?" Mu Ruiâan shook his head. Being in the remote Heishi City, it wasnât easy for him to keep up with the happenings in the Capital.
"At first, we hardly believed it when Third Elder mentioned Master Quâs divination, but after receiving the message from the Zong Family, we had no choice but to believe it. Given Mu Ziqingâs caution and experience, he shouldnât have any trouble, but Shanyang City is not far from Xiushui City. If he went there to purchase medicinal herbs, coupled with this decree, the likelihood of an incident rises significantly," Mu Ruiâan continued.
"If thatâs the case, arenât you sending us to our deaths?" Han Yan expressed her concerns.
"Thatâs not necessarily the case. After all, the decree has just been issued, and you are the younger ones; you could easily claim ignorance of this matter. Given the Yan Familyâs status, they wouldnât go so far as to harm you," Mu Ruiâan explained.
Families all have their dignity and rules. If the Yan Family were to harm mere teenagers, it would be considered too despicable and would be despised by the world.
This was precisely why Mu Ruiâan and the two elder factions sent them. If elders were involved, the situation would become entirely different, potentially escalating to physical conflict and even a bloodbath.
Without knowing the Capitalâs intentions, they naturally could not recklessly sever ties completely with the Yan Family from Shanyang City.
"Then Iâm relieved," Han Yan felt reassured.
"Donât take it lightly. You can surely see the Second Elderâs intention. If you mess up or return empty-handed, donât blame me for not protecting you," Mu Ruiâan said, almost taking pleasure in her potential misfortune.